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highplainsdem

(58,064 posts) Sun Jun 22, 2025, 08:08 AM Jun 22

The Pentagon briefing started with maximum kissing of Trump's ass by Hegseth - adding video from Aaron Rupar [View all]

Trump "planned" the "bold" and "brilliant" strike.

And Hegseth concluded by saying, "It's an honor to watch him lead."

"When this president speaks, the world should listen" -- Pete Hegseth glorifies the genius of Dear Leader Trump for his Iran strikes
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com) 2025-06-22T12:09:18.785Z

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The Pentagon briefing started with maximum kissing of Trump's ass by Hegseth - adding video from Aaron Rupar [View all] highplainsdem Jun 22 OP

This isn't looking like a press conference LSparkle Jun 22 #1

And thanked... chelsea0011 Jun 22 #2

Already snowybirdie Jun 22 #3

I had to silence it Mossfern Jun 22 #5

Lasted THAT long eh? 2naSalit Jun 22 #8

Did he just say the mission was completed with misdirection? cayugafalls Jun 22 #4

You have a strong stomach, my friend. SheltieLover Jun 22 #6

That isn't just max ass kidding by Hegseth, badhair77 Jun 22 #7

Stupefyingly shameless. Heg's Seth (R) wins most servile republicon award BoRaGard Jun 22 #9

I suspect this is Hegseth trying to save his job. mwmisses4289 Jun 22 #10